Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says Domata Peko is a warrior on defense

The Broncos will host the Bengals in Week 11, the team that nose tackle Domata Peko spent the first 11 years of his career with.

Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis is obviously familiar with Peko and he knows what kind of damage he can cause to an offense.

“I think Domata has done a good job for them,” Lewis told media members Wednesday, according to the Denver Post’s Nicki Jhabvala. “I really think he’s done a nice job staying on his feet, staying strong in the middle, playing the blocks and the combinations each week, and has really done a good job.

“We know how hard he plays. He’s a great guy out there for you on Sunday. A warrior.”

Peko, 32, has been a rock in the middle of Denver’s defense this season. The 6-3, 325-pound defensive lineman eats up the middle of the field and has recorded 23 tackles and a sack through nine games.

Peko will hope to add to his totals and make a statement against his former team when Denver hosts Cincy at 2:25 p.m. MT on Sunday.